Being Well With Lauren

Hello lovely. I'm Lauren, a meditation teacher, counsellor and positive behaviour support practitioner here in South Australia. This podcast is only possible with listener support on Patreon. If around a thousand of us join there, I'll be able to remove the ads and keep sharing these practices, plus extra meditations, webinars and nervous system reset resources. If you'd like to support the podcast, the link is :   https://www.patreon.com/cw/laurenostrowskifenton. As a patron, you'll receive things like exclusive bonus meditations and practices, behind‑the‑scenes updates and gentle letters from me, and early access to new series and courses. If this podcast has helped you feel a little less alone, please consider "paying it forward" by supporting on Patreon. Your contribution helps cover the costs of creating this work and keeps these episodes free for others who may be going through a hard time and can't afford to pay.  

Hello lovely. I'm Lauren, a meditation teacher, counsellor and positive behaviour support practitioner here in South Australia. This podcast is only possible with listener support on Patreon. If around a thousand of us join there, I'll be able to remove the ads and keep sharing these practices, plus extra meditations, webinars and nervous system reset resources. If you'd like to support the podcast, the link is :   https://www.patreon.com/cw/laurenostrowskifenton. As a patron, you'll receive things like exclusive bonus meditations and practices, behind‑the‑scenes updates and gentle letters from me, and early access to new series and courses. If this podcast has helped you feel a little less alone, please consider "paying it forward" by supporting on Patreon. Your contribution helps cover the costs of creating this work and keeps these episodes free for others who may be going through a hard time and can't afford to pay.

Hello lovelies, First, a huge thank you to my beautiful Patreon supporters and to those of you who have donated here on YouTube using the Thanks/Donate button. Your support genuinely helps me keep creating these practices and sharing them freely. In response to your requests, this video is a very gentle, basic body scan– something simple you can come back to when you need to soften and settle. I would love to hear how you find it and what you notice in your body and nervous system afterwards, so please feel welcome to share in the comments. I'm also going to be running a Zoom webinar soon on one of these topics: - Gentle nervous system reset - Food, joy & planning supportive meals - Co‑regulation and self‑regulation through anxiety - Micro‑moments of joy & tiny daily rituals The live Zoom will be interactive, and the recording will be posted on Patreon afterwards.  If you'd like to vote on which topic we do next, join the live, and access the replay and extra resources, you're so welcome to come and j

Hello lovely, It's quite cold here tonight. We've had more kittens again – there are a lot of feral cats on the property at the moment, which is something we're slowly working through with care. Between the cold air, the tiny paws, and the kettle boiling, I've been thinking about you and wanted to reach out. I've just uploaded a new sleep meditation*on the podcast "Sleep Meditation with Lauren Ostrowski Fenton" – a gentle practice to help you soften, feel supported, and slowly settle your nervous system when everything feels a little too much.

  Letter for Podcast Description (with PayPal & Patreon) From my rainy little corner of South Australia, hello dear one, Thank you for listening and for being part of this community. I create these meditations and reflections so they can be freely available to anyone who needs them—especially during times of overwhelm, grief, or change. If my work has supported you and you feel resourced to do so, you're warmly invited (never obliged) to support the continuation of this podcast and channel. You can support my work here: Patreon: Become a Patron and support monthly PayPal:- One‑off donations via PayPal You can make a one‑off contribution here: http://paypal.me/Laurenostrowski  Make a one-time donation via PayPal   Your support helps me to: Continue offering free meditations, reflections, and nervous system support Dedicate time to the 10–20+ hours of editing that each piece often requires Keep this space accessible for those who are not in a position to pay Please know there is absolutely no pressure

About Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Lauren Ostrowski Fenton is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, counselor, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner based in South Australia. She holds: - An Honours degree in Anthropology - A Master's degree in Counselling - And has begun a second Master's degree in Disability Leadership (Developmental Educator), with the aim of working as a developmental educator Lauren blends her academic background in anthropology, counselling, and disability leadership with lived experience and years of teaching meditation. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, grief, resilience, and self‑compassion, offering practical, trauma‑aware support for everyday life. --- Support Lauren's Work & Listen Elsewhere If this meditation supports you and you'd like to say thank you, you're warmly invited (only if you're able and it feels right) to support Lauren's work: - One‑off donations via PayPal You can make a one‑off contribution here: http://paypal.me/Laurenostrowski - Patreon – ong

Do this before bed to calm your nervous system, support your vagus nerve, and drift into deep, healing sleep. This gentle vagus nerve reset meditation is designed to help you shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest using slow breathing, soft sighs, self-compassion, and a tender full-body scan. You're invited to arrive exactly as you are—busy-minded, tired, or tender-hearted—and be reminded again and again: you are safe, you are held, you are okay as you are. In this sleep meditation you will: - Use slow, rhythmic breathing and soft sighs to send a message of safety through your whole system - Explore a somatic hug and soothing (or imagined) self-touch to gently tone the vagus nerve - Experience a warm, tender body scan with visualization, from the crown of the head all the way to sleepy toes - Ground into three points of support beneath you and feel fully held and supported - Practice kindness, acceptance, and letting go of attachment and expectations - Rest into healing affirmations such as: - I am s

A gentle, spacious sleep meditation to help when your brain won't switch off. You'll be guided to soften your body, befriend your breath, welcome your feelings, and gently change your relationship with overthinking using imagery of sky and clouds, self‑compassion, and nervous system–soothing affirmations. 0:00 Welcome, overthinking & permission to rest 10:19 Gentle full‑body scan for deep relaxation 22:12 Thoughts as clouds, letting go of what you can't control 32:45 Self‑compassion, future self & drifting into sleep About Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Lauren Ostrowski Fenton is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, counselor, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner based in South Australia. She holds: - An Honours degree in Anthropology - A Master's degree in Counselling - And has begun a second Master's degree in Disability Leadership (Developmental Educator), with the aim of working as a developmental educator Lauren blends her academic background in anthropology, counselling, and disability leaders

About Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Lauren Ostrowski Fenton is a meditation teacher, yoga instructor, counselor, and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner based in South Australia. She holds: - An Honours degree in Anthropology - A Master's degree in Counselling - And has begun a second Master's degree in Disability Leadership (Developmental Educator), with the aim of working as a developmental educator Lauren blends her academic background in anthropology, counselling, and disability leadership with lived experience and years of teaching meditation. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, grief, resilience, and self‑compassion, offering practical, trauma‑aware support for everyday life. --- Support Lauren's Work & Listen Elsewhere If this meditation supports you and you'd like to say thank you, you're warmly invited (only if you're able and it feels right) to support Lauren's work: - One‑off donations via PayPal You can make a one‑off contribution here: http://paypal.me/Laurenostrowski - Patreon – ong

Feeling Not Good Enough? Listen to This Before You Sleep  If you're feeling not good enough, worn out, or weighed down by the day, this gentle guided meditation is here to keep you company. You'll be invited to: - Reflect on your day with kindness, not criticism - Notice and name how you're feeling, without trying to fix or force anything - Sense where emotions live in your body, with curiosity and care - Gently lay down the stories you tell yourself about your worth - Rest into the soothing reminder: *I am enough, exactly as I am You can listen lying down in bed or seated comfortably as you wind down for the night. This practice is especially supportive if you're feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or simply in need of a soft place to land before sleep. Chapters 0:00 Welcome & setting the scene (end of day reflection) 0:38 Noticing how you really feel tonight 2:05 Naming emotions & where they live in your body 4:10 Gently putting down the stories about your worth 5:35 "I am enough" – soft, reassuring

From overthinking to a deep, grounded calm, this soothing bedtime meditation is designed to support you even on your "bad" days. You'll be gently guided to soften your body, calm your nervous system, and shift from rumination into anchored presence so you can drift toward rest. We begin by arriving in the present moment, acknowledging how you truly feel, and inviting in kindness instead of self‑criticism. From there, you're guided through grounding breath, gentle visualizations, body awareness, and empowering affirmations to help you remember that you can begin again from right here, right now. This practice is ideal for: - Nights when your mind is racing and you can't switch off - Evenings after a hard or emotionally full day - Times when you feel stuck in old stories or self‑doubt - An ongoing bedtime ritual for nervous system regulation and emotional reset Inside this meditation you'll experience: - Calming breath and grounding imagery - Gentle nervous system soothing and emotional validation - A relaxing

Welcome, lovely one. This guided meditation is a gentle nervous system reset, recorded at sunrise in South Australia with the sounds of cockatoos, rosellas, parrots, and kookaburras in the background. You'll be invited to: - Settle your body and soften the jaw, shoulders, and brow - Rest one hand on your belly and one on your heart (or simply imagine them there) - Move between activation and safety using a pendulum-style somatic focus - Practice affirmations such as: "I am here. I am held. I am allowed to feel good." - Explore a calm lake visualization for letting go - Reflect on what is within your control and what is not (the "two bowls" practice) - Choose one small act of change in your life - Visualize golden roots to the earth and a silver thread to the sky, aligning motivation and acceptance - Imagine clear boundaries (a castle and moat) protecting your values - Gently recalibrate your nervous system with golden healing light This practice may support you if you're feeling: - Overwhelmed, anxious, or em

Let go of what you can't control and gently return to acceptance with this Stoic-inspired guided meditation for inner peace. Lauren Ostrowski Fenton, counsellor, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, and meditation teacher, guides you through breath, CBT-informed reflection, and a nurturing body scan to help you release judgment and soften self-criticism. This practice is ideal if you feel weighed down by others' opinions, perfectionism, or the pressure to constantly "fix" your life. You'll explore what is truly within your control—your thoughts, reactions, and attitude—while learning to let the rest go with compassion. Listen seated or lying down, and allow Lauren's gentle guidance to support your nervous system, increase self-acceptance, and build emotional resilience over time. If this helps you, please like, comment, and subscribe for more meditations, mindset practices, and trauma-informed support.

Compassionate Awakening meditation for the day

This guided 5–4–3–2–1 grounding meditation helps you calm anxiety, quiet racing thoughts, and gently settle your nervous system. Using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and full-body relaxation, you'll be guided back into the present moment so you can feel safer, more centered, and ready for rest or sleep.

Soothe your nervous system with this gentle box breathing meditation for emotional healing, sleep, and clear thinking. You'll be guided through a simple 4–4–4–4 breath, reflections on compassion, gratitude, and acceptance, and a calming body scan to help you let go, feel safe, and come home to yourself. This practice is designed so you can listen all the way through or use individual sections whenever you need calm, comfort, or support. Chapters 0:00 – Introduction: Box breathing for calm & sleep 0:45 – How to practice box breathing (4–4–4–4) 3:00 – Guided box breathing cycle 13:00 – Reflection on compassion & healthy boundaries 20:00 – Reflection on gratitude (three things you're thankful for) 25:00 – Reflection on acceptance & letting go of others' stories 28:30 – Full body scan for deep relaxation 32:37 – Sleep, relaxation & "You are okay" affirmations

In this guided meditation, Finding Your Centre , you'll be gently supported to ground your body, calm your mind, and soften around uncertainty. Through breathwork, tree-root visualization, body scanning, and compassionate affirmations, you'll learn to separate who you are from what you feel—so you can reconnect with your inner steadiness, even when life feels messy, raw, or unclear. This practice is ideal for times of anxiety, grief, life transitions, or whenever you feel lost and need to take one small, kind step back to yourself.

The Calm Down Tree is a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you calm your nervous system, release worry, and drift into deep, restful sleep. Through three soothing visualizations—a quiet beach at sunset, a peaceful forest path, and a joyful dragon adventure—you'll explore feelings of relaxation, calm, and joy, and remember your inner power to create safety and comfort within. This practice is ideal for: Bedtime and deep sleep Anxiety relief and emotional overwhelm Nervous system regulation after a stressful day Gentle self-soothing for sensitive hearts and busy minds

The Calm Down Tree is a gentle, guided meditation designed to help you calm your nervous system, release worry, and drift into deep, restful sleep. Through three soothing visualizations—a quiet beach at sunset, a peaceful forest path, and a joyful dragon adventure—you'll explore feelings of relaxation, calm, and joy, and remember your inner power to create safety and comfort within. This practice is ideal for: Bedtime and deep sleep Anxiety relief and emotional overwhelm Nervous system regulation after a stressful day Gentle self-soothing for sensitive hearts and busy minds

Feeling weighed down by grief, overthinking, or a world that doesn't feel fair – and still needing to sleep? This **guided sleep meditation** is for you. In *Feel Joy Anyway*, I gently guide you to watch your feelings without becoming them, so you can **fall asleep despite grief, anxiety, or rumination** and let small, genuine moments of joy return. In this practice, you will: - Learn to **observe your emotions** without being swallowed by them - Gently **unhook from overthinking and rumination** at night - Cultivate **self‑compassion, dignity, and clear seeing** - Allow **tiny, authentic moments of joy and peace** to arise – without forcing anything - Drift into **restorative sleep**, even when life feels heavy This meditation is especially supportive if you're: - Moving through **grief, loss, estrangement, or big life transitions** - Struggling with **imposter syndrome, self‑criticism or emotional overwhelm** - Feeling like you're **"running thin on joy"** and can't remember the last time you truly rested